Supervision for ‘one-off’ meth supply offending
Supervision for ‘one-off’ meth supply offending
A sentence given to a Queenstown man for supplying methamphetamine has been described as unusual.
Luisa Girao
Christmas in Queens Park successful despite rain
Christmas in Queens Park successful despite rain
Despite wet weather, there was a lot of Christmas spirit on show in Invercargill at the weekend.
Sentencing on bestiality images; final name suppression granted
Sentencing on bestiality images; final name suppression granted
An Invercargill labourer found with about 540 images of bestiality has been granted final name suppression to protect his family.
Emergency manager off to Wellington role
Emergency manager off to Wellington role
After what he describes as the most challenging year of his career, Emergency Management Southland’s manager is ready for a new chapter — or emergency.
Having a cracker time
Having a cracker time
Invercargill resident Edna Calvert pulls a Christmas cracker with Matilda Lindsay (centre) and Evie Russell at a community lunch yesteray.
Tenure of two appointees up to council
Tenure of two appointees up to council
How long two external staff will remain with the Invercargill City Council remains in the hands of councillors and staff, an independent governance expert says.
$1500 a day for advisers to Invercargill council
$1500 a day for advisers to Invercargill council
Two people appointed to advise the Invercargill City Council on how to implement a governance review will earn $1500 a day of ratepayer money.
Robertson ‘optimistic’ smelter deal possible
Robertson ‘optimistic’ smelter deal possible
Hopes were renewed for a potential extension of the life of the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter yesterday.
Govt 'still optimistic' over smelter extension
Govt 'still optimistic' over smelter extension
The government is still "optimistic" that the life of the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter can be extended.
Dealing with council complaint cost $10,000
Dealing with council complaint cost $10,000
A code of conduct complaint against Invercargill’s deputy mayor cost ratepayers $10,000.
Woman’s fifth drink-drive charge
Woman’s fifth drink-drive charge
An Invercargill woman was almost four times over the legal alcohol limit, when she was caught drink-driving for the fifth time.
Deputy mayor apologises to chief executive
Deputy mayor apologises to chief executive
Invercargill's deputy mayor has apologised to the council’s chief executive for a comment that prompted a code of conduct complaint.
Man pleads guilty to indecent assault of young girl
Man pleads guilty to indecent assault of young girl
A 9-year-old girl was subjected to a nightmare when her mother’s boyfriend indecently assaulted her at a sleepover.
Upgrade option for museum welcomed
Upgrade option for museum welcomed
The Invercargill City Council’s decision to strengthen and refurbish the Southland Museum and Art Gallery has gained a positive response from a board member.
Plan to give port pride of place for tourism
Plan to give port pride of place for tourism
A plan to revitalise Bluff in the next 20 years will promote its role within Southland’s tourism strategy.
$52m museum strengthening work supported
$52m museum strengthening work supported
The reopening of the Southland Museum and Art Gallery is a step closer after Invercargill city councillors agreed to support strengthening work at an estimated cost of $52.2 million.
Clark comment breached code
Clark comment breached code
An independent report has found Invercargill city councillor Nobby Clark was in breach of the code of conduct when he questioned the truthfulness of the Invercargill City Council chief executive at...
Museum ownership discussed at trust’s meeting
Museum ownership discussed at trust’s meeting
Discussions around the ownership of the Southland Museum and Art Gallery (SMAG) Trust returned to the table this week.
Former referee decides not to stand
Former referee decides not to stand
Former international rugby referee Paddy O’Brien has decided not to put his name forward for the upcoming Invercargill City Council (ICC) by-election.
Smelter talks on reducing services
Smelter talks on reducing services
All non-essential services will soon be withdrawn from Southland’s Tiwai plant, a contractor has claimed.